It is not peculiar to see women heading major institutions in Arab Muslim Countries. However, Sudan has taken the bold step and has appointed a woman as the head of its judiciary. This is the first time in history it will be happening in the country.

Her name is Nemat Abdullah Khair, a Supreme Court Judge. She was nominated by the judges’ professional association, which was part of a protest movement that helped oust veteran ruler and dictator Omar al-Bashir in April.

Taj-Elsir Ali, a former prosecutor and lawyer, was named as the public prosecutor. The two judicial officials “will carry out their tasks in addressing corruption cases and other cases.

Culled from uk.reuters.com